Overview

Hand-forged in Hanoi from 52100 carbon steel and finished with a rustic kurouchi skin, the Dao Vua V3 Special Edition Kiri Cleaver brings big-knife versatility to your prep station without the bulk of a full Chinese cleaver. Its kiritsuke-style tip excels at detail work, while the tall blade makes vegetable chopping and bench-scooping effortless. An octagonal ebony handle with a brass ferrule provides a secure, elegant grip, and the differential heat-treat leaves a visible hamon that develops a rich patina over time

Common Questions

Q: Is this cleaver suitable for home cooks?

A: Absolutely. At just 262 g it handles more like an oversize nakiri, so you get the food-scooping height of a cleaver with nimble control for everyday meals.

Q: Can I cut through bones with it?

A: The V3’s 3 mm spine and 60–61 HRC edge are tuned for produce, boneless meats, and light butchery. For heavy bone work, reach for a true meat cleaver to keep this fine edge chip-free.

Q: What maintenance does 52100 carbon steel require?

A: Wash promptly, dry completely, and apply a light coat of oil. Expect a protective patina to form; it’s normal and helps guard against rust.

Specifications

Core Steel: 52100 Carbon Steel

Cladding Type: Differential-heat-treated Monosteel

Blade Length (Edge): 176 mm

Blade Height: 85 mm

Spine Thickness (Heel): 3.0 mm

Overall Length: 335 mm

Handle Length: 140 mm

Weight: 262 g

Handle Material: Ebony & Brass Ferrule

Hardness (HRC): 60 – 61

Optional Professional Sharpening

For a refined edge before first use, add our professional knife sharpening service to this knife. This is a paid, optional service. Without it, the knife ships with its standard factory edge.